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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.28, 45,060.17 and 19,231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.28, 45,060.17 and 19,231.86 is: 26,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.28 : 45,060.17 = 19,231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.28/45,060.17 = 19,231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.28x = 45,060.17 × 19,231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.28x = 866,590,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,590,953.83/32,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.98

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